Stolen dump truck recovered in Laurel Co.

LONDON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Laurel Co. Sheriff’s office is reporting that they have recovered a dump truck they say was stolen from a site on west Ky 80 near the intersection of US 25.

According to the report, a deputy was dispatched to a traffic accident on Bullock Road about one mile north of London.  When he arrived, he learned that the driver was trying to fit through a tunnel that was too small.  According to the deputy’s report, the driver attempted to get through the tunnel at least twice before abandoning the truck and taking off on foot.

Officials are still searching for the suspect, who is described as having red hair and wearing a white shirt at the time of the incident.  Anyone with any information is asked to call the Laurel Co. Sheriff’s Office at (606) 864-6600.